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1994 Highlander Vol 77 No 9 November 2, 1994 Regis University ePublications at Regis University Highlander - Regis University's Student-Written Archives and Special Collections Newspaper 11-2-1994 1994 Highlander Vol 77 No 9 November 2, 1994 Follow this and additional works at: https://epublications.regis.edu/highlander Part of the Catholic Studies Commons, and the Education Commons Recommended Citation "1994 Highlander Vol 77 No 9 November 2, 1994" (1994). Highlander - Regis University's Student-Written Newspaper. 47. https://epublications.regis.edu/highlander/47 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives and Special Collections at ePublications at Regis University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Highlander - Regis University's Student-Written Newspaper by an authorized administrator of ePublications at Regis University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Regis Sports Teams Clean up HOROSCOPES pgs. 6 & 7 pg8 Regis University HI HLANDER Vol. 77 No. 9 Denver, Colorado November 2, 1994 DAYTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY Bidders Pay High Prices at Republican Auction by Jen Jahnke Auction was to raise money for the Col­ Staff Reporter lege Republicans' budget." Catherine Howell, President of College Republicans The first annual Bachelor Auction/ gave the breakdown of the budget: "A Toga Party was held in the Pub on Octo­ portion of the proceeds will go towards ber 27th with approximately 150 Regis the Boys and Girls Club of Denver, pro­ students in attendance. Three organiza­ motional functions, and different on-cam­ tions: College Republicans, Program­ pus events that will be held in conjunc­ ming Activities Council, and DeSmet tion with the College Democrats." Hall Council came together to sponsor Sean McNamara and Drew Zlatoff last week's Thursday Thrills. Amy decided to shed their toga's during a pre­ Everitt, Secretary/Treasurer of College stage "dance," to the delight of the audi­ Republicans and Nandini Stocker, Presi­ ence. Some other highlights of the dent of College Democrats were auction­ evening came when Jacob Starkovich eers and entertained the crowd. Two bach­ showed his latest dance moves and elors, Jim McCormick and Travis Reid, Konstantin Zecevic wore a Tarzanesque exceeded the pre-set limit, and the auc­ leopard-spotted mini-skirt toga. In addi­ tioneers were forced to stop the heated tion, bachelor Bill Dupey, in attempting Konstantin Zecevic/Highlander bidding wars. to escape the stage, tripped on the micro­ Students anxiosly await their turn to bid on the bachelors at the The Bachelors featured in the auction phone wire and was sold at a I 0% dis­ Republican/Hall Council Toga Party included: Jason Maroney, Anthony count as "damaged merchandise." Finally, Bonino, Jeff Roeseler, Sean McNamara, caught up in the excitement of the event, Bonino also commented on the suc­ College Republicans hope to make the Jacob Starkovich, and Konstantin basketball player Thomas Gillespie joined cess oflast week's Thursday Thrills: "The Bachelor Auction/Toga Party an annual Zecevic. The guys were dressed up in the auction near the end. three organizations that participated in the event and encourage interested parties to toga's to keep with the "Toga Party" Some fine features of the night in­ event hoped to show that when more attend their meetings, Thursdays 4:30 theme. cluded deejaying lessons by Tim Louie people participate in events on campus, p.m. in the West Hall Lounge. When asked about the goal of the and DJ Art before the auction. DJ Art also more people will become involved and Auction, Anthony Bonino, an active provided music during the event to ac­ enjoy what is put on." There was much member of the College Republicans re­ company the bachelors' illustrious danc­ positive feedback as to the success of the plied, "The primary goal of the Bachelor ing and plenty of dance music afterwards. event during the days follow~i_ns.·:,__~--=---------~---~. Eletion Update Speaker on Chicano Culture Comes to Regis Romer's Campaign Agenda by Desiree Sanchez, College Democrats by Mario Eason Staff Reporter Election Day is only six days away; don't forget to vote. If you have any questions about who you should vote Cultura, respecto, y the movimiento were the topics tion ofloyalty in a Chicano family. Chicano parents care for in the Colorado gubernatorial race, here is some vital of the night of October 26. An elite few that showed for their children until it is time for the children to care information. Governor Roy Romer is running for his third term in interest were able to witness the wit and humor of Dr. for their parents. The children are most likely grown office. The Governor is "Fighting the right fights for Manuel Escamilla. Dr. Escamilla came to speak about with children of their own at this time. Colorado." Romer believes that three main areas need the respect and movement of the Chicano culture. Towards the end, Escamilla explained the present improvement. This is expressed in his "Colorado Agenda Celebrating Diversity is Regis' new multicultural Chicano movement across America. For example, on for a Better Future." awareness club. Many of the Regis students have prob­ California's ballot for this November's election is propo­ The first step in his agenda is "Good jobs and quality ably heard of the group because of the Coming Out Day sition 187. Proposition 187 proposes that children born growth." According to Romer, "Opening and expanding Panel they sponsored on October 11. Few·more remem­ of illegal immigrants will not be eligible to receive the markets for Colorado companies translates into good jobs ber them from this past Wednesday night when they free public school education, health care benefits, or for Coloradans. Protecting our quality of life--the Colorado sponsored Fiesta Week. anything else that is presently available to them. Propo­ way of life--means sustaining and growing our existing businesses--large and small. We must also attract Dr. Manuel Escamilla is the Assistant Vice Presi­ sition 187 also proposes other restrictions to try and businesses poised for the future--c/ean industries to make dent of Student Services at Metropolitan State College. tighten up the border and lower the present illegal im­ Colorado the global headquarters for the He is known by several professors and community mem­ migration population. This would probably cut down on telecommunications, environmental, and renewable energy bers as a vibrant and moving speaker. Escamilla knows factory work, produce production, and other productions industries." how to do something many speakers do not, and that is that are kept alive by illegal immigrants. Cheap pay and Governor Romer's second step in his agenda is connect with the crowd. Escamilla exhibited such talent hard work make many farmers in southern California "Educating our kids--the best schools." Romer states "We when he began his lecture with an introduction of how very happy. Slavery, to some degree, has been discov­ can't afford to short change our kids. Public schools must to pronounce his name. He pointed out that Escamilla ered in southern California. give students the knowledge and skills they need for future prosperity. Shifting more resources into classrooms is was not pronounced Escamillo, Escamilie, or Escamilko, Dr. Manuel Escamilla did Regis a service by com­ critical. Colorado also needs to develop an effective school­ ing to expound on what was an entertaining evening but as Escamilla with the correct Spanish pronunciation. to-work strategy to ensure that students learn the real world He proceeded to do the same with audience members learning about la clutura de Mexicano. A sincere thank skills businesses will demand in the future." and their names. He would pronounce their names with you to Dr. Manuel Escamilla for sharing his life, experi­ The third step in Governor Romer's agenda is the same pronunciation as they had given him. ences, and wisdom. "Protecting our homes and families." Romer advocates, After the introduction, Escamilla spoke about the Check for future events from the Celebrating Diver­ "Tackling the problems of crime and youth violence require culture, respect, and loyalty of the Chicano culture. One sity Club. Coming soon to Regis is Jane Elliot of brown that we combine the iron fist of law enforcement with the of his stories he used to illustrate his point was about the eye-blue eye fame. More details will follow in the next open hand of prevention and alternatives to criminal first time he lived in a predominantly Anglo-American issue of the Highlander on Celebrating Diversity's up­ activity. We need to fight crime at the community level and continue to organize neighborhoods statewide to beef-up neighborhood. Escamilla had met this girl who was anglo coming featured speaker. crime watch programs. We need to invest in the hopes of Celebrating Diversity Club meets every Tuesday at and had some conflict with her parents. While they were our communities and provide troubled kids with aceful talking one day, the girl had referred to her mother as a 6 p.m. in Student Center Room 217. alternatives to violence." With this agenda Governor Roy witch with a "b." He admitted at that point he wanted to Romer is on the right track for success. slap her. Escamilla explained the importance and tradi- Page 2, Highlander, November 2, 1994 Letters "Campus Life attitude" or the name­ shown. Of course, it was a shock to college level, so I became a Hall withheld issue wish to make more Letters to the Editor recognize the little boy down the street Senator. I took the initiative, and I now in a body bag being wheeled off to reached my goals. comments, I would hope that they are Please send letters to: Residence Life and Student done on a college level of maturity.
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